Safety Danieal Manning (hamstring) was the only player on the report deemed questionable, while tight end Garrett Graham (ankle) and outside linebacke Jadeveon Clowney (knee) were ruled out. Clowney's disappointing rookie season has come to an end this week, as the team placed him on season-ending injured reserve and will undergo another surgery on his right knee.

Probables make up most of injury report issued by Texans

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/28/2014)The typically lengthy injury report released Friday by the Texans for their Sunday game against Tennessee has confirmed that linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) will not play. Neither will cornerback Kareem Jackson (knee). Linebacker Akeem Dent (neck) is questionable.

Texans place 18 probables on Wednesday injury report

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/8/2014)All but one of 18 players listed by the Texans as probable for their Thursday night game against Indianapolis was a full participant at Wednesday practice. The exception is cornerback Johnathan Joseph (knee), who was limited.

Defensive end Tim Jamison comes into the game listed as questionable. He's dealing with a groin injury and was limited in practice Friday.

Texans injury report dominated by probables

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)As expected, the Texans have ruled out rookie outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and safety Shiloh Keo (calf) for their Week 3 game against the host Giants.

Most of the other players are their extensive injury report are probable, though featured back Arian Foster (hamstring), offensive lineman Ben Jones (ankle/knee) and safety D.J. Swearinger (elbow) are questionable.

Yates, a former fifth-round pick of the Texans, gives the Falcons some needed experience and depth at quarterback behind Matt Ryan. Playing over 13 games, including a five-week stint as the starter in 2011, the Georgia native has 1,100 passing yards and three touchdowns with a rush score and six interceptions and four fumbles lost.

Dent is a former third-round pick of the Falcons. In 47 games (20 starts), Dent totaled 136 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and three passes defensed.

Report: Akeem Dent likely to undergo surgery

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/20/2014)Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent, bothered by an ankle injury throughout the season, is heading for a second opinion and likely will undergo surgery, reports ESPN.com. It would be a minor cleanup procedure, the report said.

Four Falcons listed as probable

Hawley and Jerry were limited in practice Thursday, but were able to practice in full Friday. Both Dent and Reynolds were full go both days.

Akeem Dent active for Week 8

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)Falcons line backer Akeem Dent is active Week 8 against the Cardinals.

Dent was listed as questionable on the team's injury report due to an ankle injury. Dent was able to play through an injury Week 7.

Only one ruled out for Falcons defense in Week 8

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/25/2013)The Falcons defense is mostly in good shape for Week 8 against the Cardinals, as two of four defenders listed on the injury report are expected to play through their ailments. While linebacker Stephen Nicholas (thigh) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game, defensive back Robert Alford (ankle) and defensive lineman Corey Peters (shoulder) are both probable. Akeem Dents (ankle) is questionable as well.

Akeem Dent playing against Buccaneers

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/20/2013)Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent, who was limited in practice Thursday and Friday with an ankle injury, is active for Week 7 against the Buccaneers. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

Dent is averaging 7.0 tackles in four games this season. He also had 1 1/2 sacks Week 3 at Miami.

Akeem Dent deemed questionable Week 7

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/18/2013)Falcons LB Akeem Dent has been listed as questionable against the Buccaneers Week 7.

Dent has been dealing with an ankle injury. He was unable to practice Wednesday, and was limited both Thursday and Friday.

Falcons get defensive contributions

(9/30/2013)Falcons defensive back Desmond Trufant and linebacker Joplo Bartu each made six tackles in the loss to the Patriots. Trufant had a pass defended, Bartu a tackle for loss.

They tied for second on the team behind linebacker Akeem Dent, who made eight tackles before leaving with an ankle injury. Safety Thomas DeCoud and defensive tackle Corey Peters added five tackles apiece.

Falcons lose two more linebackers

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)Falcons linebackers Akeem Dent and Paul Worrilow sustained injuries in the second half of the game against the Patriots. Dent hurt his ankle, and Worrilow hurt his knee.

Akeem Dent with a multi-sack game

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent enjoyed another productive performance as he registered 1 1/2 sacks in Sunday's game against the Dolphins in Week 3.

Dent took down Ryan Tannehill in the third quarter and helped Joplo Bartu take him down again in the fourth quarter. He posted five tackles (three solo), one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in a 27-23 defeat.

Akeem Dent active, as expected

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)As expected, Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent was ruled active for Week 3 at Miami despite a shoulder injury. He has 15 total tackles through his first two games of the season.

Two Falcons probable vs. Miami

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/20/2013)The Falcons have just two players listed as probable for Week 3 against the Dolphins, based on Friday's injury report: linebacker Akeem Dent (shoulder) and center Peter Konz (knee). Both players were able to practice in full Friday.

Akeem Dent outperforms Sean Weatherspoon Week 1

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/8/2013)Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, who was typically one of the Falcons' top tacklers last season, had a solid season debut Week 1 at New Orleans, recording seven tackles, including five solo. Fellow linebacker Akeem Dent actually led the team in tackles, though, finishing with 11, including five solo.

Dent improves tackle production

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/11/2012)Falcons linebacker Akeem Dent, getting another start with Sean Weatherspoon sidelined by an ankle injury, recorded a season-high nine tackles, including six solo, Week 10 at New Orleans. He now has seven tackles or more in three of his last four games.